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New Music Friday just cleared the runway, and it’s stacked with heavy hitters and hidden gems. Whether you’re here for BLACKPINK’s glittering global takeover, Tyla’s Afro-pop shimmer, Conan Gray’s theatrical flair, or Ana Luna’s emotional deep-dive, this week’s playlist is a full-spectrum soundscape worth diving into.

BLACKPINK — “JUMP“

BLACKPINK makes a thunderous return with their new digital single “JUMP,” and it’s every bit the high-voltage anthem fans were hoping for. Unleashed just ahead of their massive DEADLINE World Tour, the track fuses pounding hardstyle beats with the group’s signature charisma, offering a fierce reminder of their global pop dominance. Each member shines in their own right — JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA bring individual flair while powering through the track’s explosive hook together. If this is the energy they’re kicking off tour with, we’re in for a wild ride.

Tyla — “IS IT“

Tyla is back, and she’s not holding anything back. With “IS IT,” the South African hitmaker channels pure desire into a slick, dancehall-kissed groove that asks all the right questions—then confidently ignores the answers. It’s bold, sultry, and soaked in that signature Tyla flair. The Aerin Moreno-directed music video brings the heat too, with sharp Bacardi-inspired choreography and a full-blown dance party that builds as the beat simmers. It’s Tyla in full control, turning temptation into a rhythm you can’t resist. “IS IT” follows her May single “Bliss” and continues a confident, solo-driven streak for one of 2025’s most exciting pop powerhouses.

Conan Gray — “Vodka Cranberry”

Conan Gray brings a glittering highlight to this week’s New Music Friday with “Vodka Cranberry” — a sun-drenched, heartbreak-tinged single from his upcoming album Wishbone, dropping August 15. First teased with a cinematic snippet and debuted live at Open’er Festival in Poland, the track already has all the makings of a queer summer staple. It’s wistful, romantic, and full of that signature Conan ache — the kind that makes you want to drive past a lake, think about someone you never confessed your feelings to, and replay the song until it hurts just right.

Ana Luna — “Daddy’s Empire”

Ana Luna kicks off the week with a hauntingly elegant new single, “Daddy’s Empire”—a slow-burning, emotionally rich track that weaves vintage guitars, melancholic piano, and live drums into one of her most cinematic releases yet. It’s a poignant take on loving someone who won’t grow up, delivered with Ana’s signature smoky vocals and piercing honesty. Less about resentment, more about quiet exhaustion, “Daddy’s Empire” captures the heartbreak of loving potential that never quite blooms. If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained by someone who won’t meet you halfway, this one’s going to hit hard.

From the bold to the bittersweet, this week proves: the girls, the boys, and the heartbreakers are all showing up with something to say — and we’re all ears.

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